LAKEN RILEY ACT: Congressman who wrote new law says it ‘will help save lives’
Riley was murdered by an illegal immigrant last year while jogging at the University of Georgia.
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State Sen. Colton Moore allowed back in state House for first time since arrest
Supporters of state Sen. Colton Moore, who represents Trenton, greeted him as he prepared to enter the House for the first time in more than a year for a joint session of the legislature.
Georgia lawmakers split along party lines over ICE targeted operations
Some Republican lawmakers are applauding these actions while many Democrats are not.
Order to declassify MLK assassination documents met with mixed reactions in Atlanta
Some are excited over the release while others want the King family to get a look at them first.
Winter storm thwarts budget hearings but GA lawmakers insist they’ll get budget ready in time
The halls of the State Capitol are mostly empty, a good chance to dust hard to reach areas. Not far away, some lawmakers and lobbyists walked into first budget related hearing since the snowstorm hit Georgia.
State emergency agencies concentrating on areas south of I-20 to clear roads of ice
GDOT is worried that the roads will refreeze Wednesday night, so they’re asking drivers to stay home.
Gov. Kemp says changing laws to stop abusive lawsuits his top priority this legislative season
The governor said the suits are hurting businesses around the state through payouts, settlements, legal fees and much higher insurance rates
Gov. Kemp to ask legislature for another $50 million in security grants for GA schools
Four months after the tragic shootings in Barrow County, Kemp stood in the State Capitol on Monday to announce he plans to ask for another round of grants to every Georgia school.
Maranatha Baptist Church members gather for first service after former Pres. Jimmy Carter’s death
“Right now, our hearts are heavy around here,” Fuller said. “They are heavy across the world.”
Family friend says Jimmy Carter’s ‘body was getting tired’ in his final months
The town of Plains is preparing to say its first of two goodbyes to its favorite son, Jimmy Carter.
